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Brachychiton populneus Common name: Kurrajong Palatability to Livestock: High at all stages. Toxicity to Goats: Low risk. Toxicity to Other Species: Potentially toxic to sheep and cattle. Poisonous Principle: Unknown. Effects: Signs and Symptoms; . A vague locomotor disturbance. . The fruit is a woody boat-shaped pod, with hairs on the seeds. These can be very irritating to the skin, and may be toxic. . Seeds can be eaten raw or roasted, after removing the hairs. Swollen roots of young trees can also be eaten. . Found in rocky areas, plains, and on river banks, in a variety of soils. . An excellent shade and shelter tree, as well as good fodder for stock. Slow growing when young, but drought and frost tolerant. . Careful lopping of branches will allow regeneration. This tree has an extensive root system. . The roots and seeds are edible, and the fibres from the trunk can be used for making twine. . B. acerifolius, Illawarra Flame Tree, is a member of the same species. . Occurs from central Queensland through NSW to Victoria and South Australia. Health and Production Problems; . Loss of appetite, ill thrift and sometimes death. Treatment; Be aware of possible stock problems. Integrated Control Strategy: . Not feasible. Comments: . Rarely poisonous, but if large amounts of seeds are present on fruiting trees, poisoning can occur. . Stock also need alternative feed. . A small spreading tree, with a large diameter butt, tapered stem, and grey bark on older trees. . Leaves are a shiny green, alternate, smooth, and with short stalks. . Flowers are bell-shaped and cream or pink, flecked with red. The tree usually sheds its leaves before flowering. Picture: Brachychiton populneus Wikipedia Further Reading: . AGFACTS, 647. Dept Ag. NSW. . Elliot and Jones. Enclycopaedia of Australian Plants. 1981 . Everist.. Poisonous Plants of Australia. 1981 . Simmonds Holst and Bourke. Palatability and Potential Toxicity of Australian Weeds to Goats. 2000 Information included in this Info Sheet was obtained from the source documents, and no responsibility will be accepted by the compiler.